The London-based institute is Intel's first research centre and hub looking at how technologies can improve the social and economic development of cities globally.

US-based semiconductor company Intel and UK universities UCL and Imperial College London have teamed up on a Sustainable Connected Cities research institute.

The London-based institute is Intel’s first research centre and hub looking at how technologies can improve the social and economic development of cities globally.

Stephen Caddick, VP Enterprise at University College London, said: "Now, more than ever, it is vital that universities collaborate with each other and with businesses on projects such as this. Delivering research which…